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The New Stampin' Trimmer Video!

The New Stampin' Trimmer

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Introducing the new and improved Stampin' Trimmer! Although paper trimmers are a common crafting tool, this trimmer was designed exclusively by paper crafters for paper crafters-and because it was made by Stampin' Up!, you know it's a cut above the rest! Please note, the cutting and scoring blade refills will be available early in December.

Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer

• An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler
  • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements. 
  • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
  • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts. 
  • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
  • The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch. 
  • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.
  • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
• A full 12" cutting and scoring track
  • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them. 
  • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles. 
  • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport. 
  • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
• Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
  • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
  • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring. 
  • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.
  • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
• Storage compartment under base
  • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards. 
  • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.
• Product details: item 126889; $29.95

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Fall Fills Our Home

I didn't realize I took so MANY photos! I will share the last of the inside photos (about 20 more) tomorrow! have a great day!

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 Yes, the pumpkins are from my garden!

 

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Canning Tomatoes From My Garden

Hi everyone~

With the impending threat of heavy wind and rain from Hurricane Isaac here in southern Missouri, I decided to get all my ripe tomatoes picked and in the house. Then when I saw HOW many there were, I said let's can them quick!

Here are my photos  Just click the photo to see it.

 

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And there you have my evening of Monday in a nutshell! 

 

A SPOOKTACULAR OFFER IN AUGUST! A FREE GIFT

Yes, you read that right! We’ve got a spooktacular offer for you during the month of August!! 

It was announced at Stampin Up! Convention 2012 that all new demonstrators—will receive a FREE Howl-o-ween Printer’s Tray project kit!

This boo-tiful kit contains all the bits and pieces to create a super spooky Halloween decoration*—you won’t want to miss out on this exclusive offer!  *Project kit does not include ink

Everything in the picture is included, even a new Halloween stamp set called Toxic Treats! It also includes rhinestones, bakers twine, the new gray and black striped satin ribbon from the Holiday Catalog, and so many more items.

Now, I bet you are asking "how do I get this cute kit?"

Click HERE and become a member of my team.  Your fully customizable kit is only $99.00 and you will receive over $126.00 in product!

No strings! No sales requests, pushing or nagging from me about what you do after you sign up. I will give you as much or as little help as you want and no matter where in the USA or US territory you can join my team and receive this amazing offer for FREE!

Feel free to email me (click email me on top left column) with any questions and I will gladly answer them!

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Baked Zucchini & Herbs a Delicious Summer Dish

Fresh and light, yet savory and satisfying, this dish is versatile and can be served hot or cold. It makes a great healthy side for your summer barbecue or a terrific dinner with mixed greens on the side.

It is also easy to substitute ingredients with this dish. For example, this time I used shallots instead of scallions. And any fresh herb will work in place of the celery and basil leaves.

Zucchini should be SMALL- they have more flavor and are more tender

FRESH from the garden Herbs are best, and can also be found at the Farmer's Market

I use my Bosch Mixer and the shredding attachment to chop the zucchini for this recipe.

Ingredients
5 small Zucchini
4 Scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
1 small Onion, chopped
2 Plum Tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp Celery Leaves (from inner stalks), chopped
4 tbsp Basil Leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 tsp. Sea Salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground Black Pepper

Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice the zucchini in half crosswise. Cut each half again lengthwise, and slice each of the halves into 4 equal, ½ inch pieces. They should look like sticks.
- In a bowl, mix together the zucchini sticks with the white parts of the scallions, onion, tomatoes, celery leaves and basil.
- Mix in the olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Pour into a 3 quart baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with the sliced green tops of the scallions and the extra chopped basil.

Enjoy!

Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Garden Gone Wild!

While we were gone to Mississippi to my sisters memorial and helping get her things in order, Katie stayed home and took care of the garden with some help from our neighbor Dottie

Things more than tripled in size! wowza! in the photo with the pile of campfire wood, under it are 2 stumps I am still trying to burn out- they call it ironwood her and it's horrid stuff to get rid of! But, the good news is it's almost done and ready for the stumper!

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 I am pretty excited as this is the best "Crop" we have had in the 5 growing seasons we have lived here in Missouri!  Although there is quite a bit of catching up to do since being gone for my sister's memorial, I spent a couple hours out there last night trimming off the tips of all the spreading plants, the 9 ft tomato plants are now back to 6 ft tall so that they keep producing, I also trimmed the runners for the cantelope, watermelon and pumpkins so that the begin to produce fruits instead of just vines.  Now, to keep them well and not full of bugs!

I will share more photos tomorrow!

Photos from the Garden Tour!

As I posted Saturday, I am sharing photos from our tour of Long Creek Herbs.   Kay and I had a BLAST! I bought some new books with recipes for my herbs and to prep for the class I am teaching for the Herb Society in July.

 Just click each thumbnail photo and it will bring it up for you to see!

 

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 I love gardens, gardening, herbs flowers and veggie! (in case you didnt know lol)

Have a wonderful day and check out www.longcreekherbs.com for more information on Jim's operation! QUALITY products ~I can vouch for them becuase when I had my 2 acre organic market garden in the 90's, I bought and sold his products in my Herb Shop!